English Graduate – Teacher Training Opportunity

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £95-£105 per day (depending on prior experience)

English Graduate Looking to Begin Your Teaching Career?

Are you a recent English graduate with a passion for literature, language and inspiring young people? Are you considering a career in teaching and looking for the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience before embarking on your teacher training?

Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent with the recruitment of an enthusiastic English Graduate who is committed to becoming a qualified teacher. The school is specifically looking for an English Graduate who wants to go on and begin their teacher training, offering an exciting pathway into the profession.

The successful candidate will join the school for one full academic year, gaining extensive classroom experience while working alongside experienced teachers and receiving ongoing mentoring and professional development. Following the successful completion of the academic year, you will have the opportunity to continue your journey by completing your teacher training with the school, making this an outstanding opportunity for an aspiring English teacher.

The Role

As an English Graduate, you will become an integral member of the English department, supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Working closely with experienced teaching staff, you will help deliver engaging lessons, provide targeted intervention sessions and encourage students to develop their reading, writing and analytical skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils during English lessons to maximise engagement and achievement.

• Delivering small group and one-to-one intervention sessions.

• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.

• Helping students develop confidence in literacy, comprehension and written communication.

• Providing additional support to students who require extra guidance.

• Building positive relationships with pupils and contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

• Observing experienced teachers and developing your own classroom practice in preparation for teacher training.

• Playing an active role within the wider school community.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree in English, English Literature, English Language or a closely related subject.

• Is committed to pursuing teacher training and building a long-term career in education.

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Is enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn from experienced teachers.

• Can motivate and inspire secondary-aged students.

• Has previous experience working with young people, tutoring, mentoring or coaching (desirable but not essential).

About the School

This Stoke-on-Trent secondary school is recognised for its supportive leadership team, welcoming culture and commitment to developing the next generation of outstanding teachers. The English department is collaborative and passionate about delivering high-quality education, with graduates receiving excellent support throughout their first year in school.

This is far more than a typical graduate role-it is a structured route into teaching, allowing you to develop your classroom confidence before progressing onto teacher training with the school.

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, dedicated to supporting aspiring teachers as they begin rewarding careers in education.

When you register with Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay of £95-£105 per day, depending on your prior experience.

• A clear pathway into teacher training with the school following a successful academic year.

• Access to free, high-quality professional development through The National College.

• A dedicated education consultant providing personalised support throughout your placement.

• Opportunities to build invaluable classroom experience in a supportive secondary school.

• A straightforward registration process and ongoing career guidance.

If you're an ambitious English graduate looking for a structured route into teaching and want to train with a supportive secondary school after gaining a year's classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment and take the first step towards becoming a qualified English teacher.